Mom told me the story many times. She went to work that day. Felt a little off, but soldiered through. Shortly after lunch, however, she leaned against file cabinets, almost unable to stand. Her boss told her to go home. She still felt unwell, after a full day off of her feet. Heading to the…

10/6/23: fish Autumn night a reheated feast of seafood orzo an overhead flight, and still these cricket songs #tanka#micropoetry#poetry